Utility and Culture

This week we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, one of our nation’s most ardent fighters for the value of education.

Long-Term Health Risks Linked to Excessive Alcohol Consumption

Millions of people across the globe can consume alcohol responsibly. Millions more struggle with excessive alcohol consumption.

News from area colleges. . .

The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2022 fall term have been announced, and Kendall Davis of Forney, TX, has been named to the honors list. Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list. Congratulations, Kendall!

Make Family Mealtime a Habit

Family meals can fit into even the busiest of schedules and offer a host of benefits for childen and adults alike, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Good

I saw him across the crowded restaurant with his elderly parents. They didn’t look like they’d aged a bit. But he did. His face was lean, his skin was wrinkled, he was gaunt. And he still had his trademark sense of humor. I told him I hardly recognized him.

To Stay or Run?

The courageous story of a collegiate wrestler who fought a grizzly bear to save a friend. With thanks to the Cowboy State Daily. There’s a saying in the West that when things get tough, you have to cowboy up.

Why Would Anyone Kill A BALD EAGLE?

The punishments for shooting BALD EAGLES are pretty severe. Fines can be hefty, and even imprisonment is a possibility. Right at $12,000.00 is the “civil recovery value” per bird, and if the “Feds” become involved, restitution fees can soar even higher!

Rebuilding History: Caddo Nation, Texas A&M AgriLife Connect

Kay O’Neal, Caddo Nation tribal council member and liaison to the Caddo Mounds State Historic Site near Alto, is a seed person. She enjoys cultivating them and watching them grow, but she also appreciates what they represent in life.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

As you know, inflation was big news throughout 2022. But will it continue in 2023? And looking even further ahead, how should you account for inflation in your longterm plans?

What Can We Learn From Jesus Washing His Disciples’ Feet?

“Before the Passover, Jesus said to Peter, ‘Let me wash your feet,’” says Mary Jane, 8. “Peter replied, ‘I’m not worthy.’” In respectable homes of ancient Judea, slaves or servants washed the feet of guests.